2012 in pictures

Posted on 29th December 2012 | in Community , Heritage & Tourism , Photos , Young People’s Activities

2012 was a memorable year for the Friendliest Port. We had highs and lows of course, but who could forget the arrival of the Olympic Torch, (in all that rain), the colourful Jubilee celebrations and then the beautiful summer day visit of HRH Prince Charles and the Duchess of Northumberland.

Here is a collection of images from throughout the year.

Season's Greetings

Season’s Greetings and best wishes for a very Happy New Year

Robin lantern

This year’s torchlight theme was Winter Wonderland. Click for article.

Christmas fayre

Stalls and craft activities were on offer during the day, enjoyed by all ages. Click for article.

Amble Christmas Lights

Christmas in Amble got off to a great start, with a festive market preceding the torchlight procession

Wreath bearers

Remembrance Day 2012 was very well supported in Amble, bringing thanks to the town from the British Legion and ex servicemen. Click for article.

Vera Baird

As part of her election campaign, Northumbria Police & Crime Commissioner candidate Vera Baird dropped in to meet some of The Ambler team. Mrs Baird went on to win the election. Click for article.

Junior GNR runners

Bobby, Charlie, Ava and Rhiannon took part in the Junior Great North Run. Click for article.

Sei whale

A rare Sei whale washed up at Druridge Bay. A vet assessed the young whale’s condition but deemed it too ill to be returned to the sea. Photo by Gordon Taylor. Click for article.http://www.theambler.co.uk/2012/10/30/running-in-the-family-2/

Eddie and Clar

Far East POW survivors Eddie Howlett and Clar Hedley met after reading an article in The Ambler. Click for article.

Raising coble Iona

Boat Club members help to raise coble Iona after she sank during the floods. Click for article.

Warkworth-Bridge in flood

Floods returned in September, with parts of Warkworth affected.

Search for Kip

After the area’s biggest search for a missing dog ended in sadness, “Team Kip” joined in a farewell celebration of his life. Click for article.

Lifeboat display

Both lifeboats and the RAF Sea King helicopter put on rescue displays at the event

Stormy Sam and friend

Amble’s Lifeboat Day was another fundraising success. Click for article.

Amble United team

Amble United rounded off their season with yet another league win. Click for article.

football posts at Dandsfield

Football posts were put up at Dandsfield Square for youngsters to enjoy. click for article.

2012 good citizens & cake

Young people were celebrated for their outstanding behaviour. Click for article.

crowd at Re-Emerge festival

The music festival was enjoyed by all

dancing at Re-Emerge

The event was held in the Town Square once the Prince and Duchess of Northumberland had finished their visit.

Snapped Strings

Young people put on a music festival entitled Re-Emerge to mark the royal visit. click for article.

HRH samples icecream

Prince Charles sampled Spurreli ice cream

HRH meeting-fishermen

Prince Charles met representatives from various groups, including Amble fishermen

HRH Prince Charles

HRH Prince Charles visited Amble in July. He was accompanied by the Duchess of Northumberland. Click for article.

Tamsin Green with award

Surf Kayak champion Tamsin Green won several more awards throughout the year, retaining her British championship and planning to retain her World Championship in 2013. Click for article.

Peace-Camp at Dunstanburgh

Dunstanburgh Peace Camp. Visitors listened to the poetry recorded in local dialect as they wandered among the torchlit tents. Click for article.

Fiona Shaw and Amble poetry group

Actor Fiona Shaw and her team visited coastal regions around the UK recording poetry for the Peace Camp project: Clockwise l-r : Kate Bland, Katrina Porteous, Norma Hinson, Ian Hinson, Stephanie Butland and Fiona Shaw. Click for article.

Puffin-Champion

The winners of the puffin Olympics stood on the podium with their very own Olympic Torch. click for article.

Alison Lowes

Pharmacist Alison Lowes worked at the Olympic Park during the event.

Jamie Penfold

Jamie Penfold carried the torch through Riding Mill.

Caitlin Simon

“It was an honour to run with the torch” said Caitlin Pringle.

James Boyd

James Boyd carried the torch through North Shields

Hilary Brooker-Carey

Hilary Brooker-Carey carried the torch through Whitley Bay

Josie Goodfellow

Josie Goodfellow carried the torch through Berwick

Lisa French

Lisa French carried the torch through the rest of Amble

Logan and Lisa

Torch “kiss”. Click for article.

Logan's run

Logan Jones carried the Olympic torch into Amble. Photo by Steve Miller

Beacon at the Braid

The beacon was lit as part of a chain all around the coastline. Click for article.

Eating ice cream

Red, white and blue were the colours of the year

Jubilee procession

A procession was held to mark the Queen’s Jubilee

Amble Beefeater

Amble celebrated the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

Border Laird

The future of The Border Lairds fish processing factory was in doubt for several months before a buyer was found. Click for article.

Aquarius in the storm

Fishing vessel Aquarius tries to enter the Harbour during stormy weather. Click for article.

Flowmill

Flowmill was built at Amble Boat Yard. Click for article.

former Northumberland Foods

No buyer was found for the Northumberland Foods site so the building is to be demolished. Click for article.

Connie Mossman

Connie Mossman celebrated her 105th birthday in 2012. Click for article.

Auroras

During the year, auroras were a frequent occurrence along the Northumberland Coast. Click for article.

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